Alexandria, Indiana Public Records

Madison County has four Superior Court divisions: Superior Court 1 (phone: 765-641-9443) handles felony criminal cases, major civil cases, and appeals from small claims; Superior Court 2 (phone: 765-641-9444) handles family law including divorce, child custody, adoption, and guardianship matters; Superior Court 3 (phone: 765-641-9445) handles criminal misdemeanors, traffic violations, ordinance violations, and general civil cases; and Superior Court 4 (phone: 765-641-9446) handles small claims cases (disputes under $10,000), evictions, and civil disputes. The Madison County Clerk's Office, also located at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9443), maintains all court records and serves as the filing office for new cases. Indiana provides public access to court records through the state's MyCase online portal at mycase.in.gov, which allows free searching of case information, party names, case numbers, charges or causes of action, case status, and docket entries for all Indiana courts including Madison County; documents filed in cases may be viewed online or obtained from the Clerk's office. Certified copies of court documents cost $1.00 per page plus a $5.00 certification fee. Standard photocopies are $1.00 per page. Small claims filing fees range from $85 to $97 depending on the amount in controversy, while civil case filing fees range from $156 to $186 for cases over $10,000.

The Assessor's website provides a free online property search tool where users can search by property address, parcel number, or owner name to view current assessed values, property characteristics (square footage, year built, lot size), assessment history, tax district, and property photographs. The searchable database includes residential, commercial, agricultural, and exempt properties throughout Alexandria and Monroe Township. For official property ownership documents, deeds, mortgages, liens, and other recorded instruments, the Madison County Recorder's Office maintains the official land records. The Recorder's Office is located at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9362). The Recorder maintains an online document search system accessible through the county website where users can search recorded documents by grantor name, grantee name, parcel number, or document type; images of recorded documents including warranty deeds, mortgage documents, releases, easements, mechanics liens, and lis pendens notices can be viewed and printed online free of charge for informational purposes. Official certified copies cost $1.00 per page plus $5.00 for certification. To conduct a property search, users can visit the Assessor's website to find current ownership and assessed value information, then cross-reference with the Recorder's online system to view the actual deed and chain of title. Madison County also provides a GIS mapping system with aerial photography and parcel boundaries accessible through the county's website, allowing users to visually identify properties and access associated assessment data.

Retail businesses along State Road 9 (the main north-south corridor through Alexandria) and in the historic downtown district on Washington Street provide local shopping and services, though many residents commute to Anderson, approximately 12 miles south, or to Indianapolis for employment. Alexandria's proximity to Anderson means the city's economy is influenced by larger employers in the county seat, including Community Hospital Anderson, Nestle (which operates a major facility in Anderson), and various manufacturing operations that have historically defined Madison County's industrial base. The median household income in Alexandria is estimated at approximately $40,000-$45,000, somewhat below the state median, reflecting the community's working-class character and limited major employer presence within city limits. Recent years have seen challenges common to small Indiana cities, including population stabilization or slight decline, aging infrastructure needs, and competition from larger retail centers in Anderson and online commerce. However, Alexandria maintains its appeal as an affordable residential community with lower housing costs than metropolitan areas, making it attractive to families and retirees seeking small-town life within commuting distance of larger employment centers. Agriculture remains important to the surrounding Monroe Township economy, with corn and soybean farming dominating the rural landscape around Alexandria. The city's economic development efforts focus on maintaining its small business base, improving downtown vitality, and leveraging its location along State Road 9 to attract travelers and potential commercial investment.

The Alexandria Police Department, located at 205 West Washington Street, Alexandria, IN 46001 (phone: 765-724-4424), provides primary law enforcement services within Alexandria city limits. The department handles patrol, investigations, and emergency response for the city's approximately 5,000 residents. Citizens can request police reports and incident records by visiting the police department in person during business hours or by submitting a written request; fees for copies are typically charged at actual copying costs as permitted under Indiana law. For incidents outside city limits in Monroe Township and other parts of Madison County, the Madison County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services. The Madison County Sheriff's Office is located at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-646-9334, website: madisoncountysheriff.com), and maintains jurisdiction over unincorporated areas of the county and provides detention services for all county arrestees. The Madison County Jail operates an online inmate search tool accessible through the Sheriff's website, allowing the public to search current inmates by name, booking date, or charges; the roster typically displays booking photos (mugshots), charges filed, bond amounts, booking dates, and projected release dates. Arrest records and jail booking logs are considered public records under Indiana's Access to Public Records Act (Indiana Code 5-14-3-3), which establishes that all records maintained by public agencies are available for inspection and copying unless specifically exempted. To request law enforcement records, citizens should submit a written request identifying the specific records sought; agencies must respond within a reasonable time, typically within seven days, and may charge reasonable fees for copies. Indiana Code 5-14-3-8 allows agencies to charge fees that do not exceed actual costs of copying, labor for copying, and supplies.

The state offers online ordering through VitalChek at vitalchek.com with additional service fees; processing time is approximately 10-15 business days for mail requests and 5-7 business days for online orders with expedited shipping available. Birth records are restricted for 72 years and only available to the person named on the certificate, parents, legal representatives, or others with a direct and tangible interest; death records are public information. The Madison County Health Department, located at 2040 Eisenhower Drive, Anderson, IN 46013 (phone: 765-641-9443), also maintains birth and death records for events occurring in Madison County and can issue certified copies with the same fees as the state office. Marriage licenses for Alexandria residents are issued by the Madison County Clerk's Office at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9443). The marriage license fee is $18.00 with no waiting period; both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification and Social Security numbers. Marriage records dating back to the establishment of Madison County in 1823 are maintained by the Clerk's office, with older records archived but accessible for genealogical research. Divorce records are court records maintained by the Madison County Clerk as part of family law case files; certified copies of divorce decrees can be obtained from the Clerk's office for $1.00 per page plus $5.00 certification fee. Requesters for restricted vital records must provide valid government-issued photo identification and proof of eligibility to receive the record.

For businesses operating under a name other than the owner's legal name, a fictitious business name (assumed name or DBA) must be registered with the Madison County Recorder's Office at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9362). DBA registration involves filing a Certificate of Assumed Business Name form with the Recorder, which is then published in a local newspaper for legal notice; the Recorder maintains an index of assumed names that can be searched in person at the Recorder's office. At the state level, all corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), limited partnerships, and other formal business entities must register with the Indiana Secretary of State. The Indiana Secretary of State Business Services Division maintains the INBiz portal at inbiz.in.gov, where users can search existing business entities by business name, registered agent, business ID number, or officer names; the free database shows entity type, status (active, dissolved, merged), registration date, principal office address, registered agent information, and officers or members. New business entity formation can be completed online through INBiz, with LLC formation costing $95 and corporation formation costing $90. UCC financing statements (liens on personal property and business assets) are also filed with the Indiana Secretary of State and searchable through the INBiz portal. For property tax purposes, business owners with real property in Alexandria should contact the Madison County Assessor's Office at 765-641-9736 to ensure proper assessment classification; commercial and industrial properties are assessed differently than residential properties, and businesses with equipment, inventory, and personal property may have additional reporting requirements.

Alexandria voters receive election services from the Madison County Voter Registration Office, located at 16 East 9th Street, Anderson, IN 46016 (phone: 765-641-9413, website: www.madisoncounty.in.gov). The Voter Registration office handles all voter registration, absentee ballot requests, early voting, and election administration for Alexandria and all Madison County communities. Indiana residents can register to vote online through the Indiana Secretary of State's website at indianavoters.in.gov, which also serves as the portal for checking registration status, viewing sample ballots, and updating voter information. To register, applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by the next election, residents of Indiana for at least 30 days, and residents of the county where they register. The registration deadline is 29 days before any election. Indiana requires voter ID; acceptable forms include an Indiana driver's license, Indiana state ID card, U.S. passport, military ID, or another government-issued photo ID showing the voter's name and photo. For municipal elections, Alexandria holds elections for Mayor and City Council positions; the Mayor serves a four-year term, and the five-member Alexandria City Council (four district seats and one at-large seat) also serves four-year terms. Municipal elections in Indiana are held in odd-numbered years (most recently 2023, next in 2027), with primary elections in May and general elections in November. Alexandria voters can locate their assigned polling place by visiting indianavoters.in.gov and entering their address, or by contacting the Madison County Voter Registration Office. Indiana election records that are publicly accessible include voter registration lists (available for purchase for lawful election-related purposes), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and committees (searchable through the Indiana Election Division website at in.gov/sos/elections), candidate filings showing who is running for office, and precinct-level election results showing vote totals by race and location. In the November 2024 presidential election, Madison County recorded approximately 23,000 total votes cast with turnout of approximately 58-62% of registered voters, reflecting typical presidential year participation. Looking ahead to November 3, 2026, Alexandria and Madison County voters will decide several significant races. At the federal level, Indiana's U.S. Senate seat currently held by Todd Young will be up for election in 2026 (Class III seat), while Indiana does not have a gubernatorial election in 2026 (the next Governor race is 2024). State-level races will include all 100 Indiana House of Representatives seats and 25 of the 50 Indiana State Senate seats (those in even-numbered districts). Alexandria voters participate in State House District 36 and State Senate District 26. County-level races in 2026 will include Madison County Commissioner seats, Madison County Council seats, and potentially countywide offices such as Assessor, Auditor, Recorder, Treasurer, Sheriff, and Clerk depending on the specific election cycle. Indiana allows absentee voting by mail for any registered voter; applications for absentee ballots can be submitted online through indianavoters.in.gov or by submitting a paper application (form ABS-Mail) to the Madison County Clerk's office. Absentee ballot applications must be received by the county election office by 11:59 p.m. eleven days before the election. Indiana also offers early in-person voting at designated locations in Madison County, typically beginning 28 days before the election and ending at noon the day before Election Day. Early voting for Madison County is generally conducted at the County Government Center at 16 East 9th Street in Anderson, providing convenient access for Alexandria residents willing to make the short drive south.